- Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal
- UFC 320 Event Highlights
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
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In an exciting matchup, Josh Emmett is set to face Youssef Zalal at UFC 320 on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The odds currently position Emmett at +355 and Zalal at -455.
Josh “CC0″ Emmett boasts a professional record of 19 wins and 5 losses. The 40-year-old fighter competes at a weight of 145 lbs and stands 5’6” tall, with a reach of 70 inches. His opponent, Youssef “The Moroccan Devil” Zalal, is a 29-year-old fighter standing 5’10” and also at 145 lbs, holding a record of 17 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw, with a reach of 72 inches. In terms of striking, Emmett lands an average of 3.75 significant strikes per minute, whereas Zalal averages 3.07. Emmett connects with 35% of his significant strike attempts, while Zalal boasts a higher accuracy at 50%. Defensively, Emmett absorbs 4.46 strikes per minute, while Zalal fares better, allowing only 1.80 significant strikes to land against him. In terms of defense, Emmett successfully blocks 60% of incoming strikes, compared to Zalal’s 66% rate.
| UFC 320 | Josh Emmett | Youssef Zalal |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +355 | -455 |
| Current Record | 19-5-0 | 17-5-1 |
| Average Fight Duration | 13:44 | 12:26 |
| Height | 5’6″ | 5’10” |
| Weight Class | 145 lbs | 145 lbs |
| Reach | 70″ | 72″ |
| Strikes per Minute | 3.75 | 3.07 |
| Striking Accuracy | 35% | 50% |
In terms of grappling, Josh Emmett averages 1.09 takedowns per 15 minutes, successfully taking opponents down 37% of the time. He defends against 46% of takedown attempts directed at him. On the other hand, Zalal succeeds with 30% of his takedown attempts and successfully defends against 59% of the takedowns fired at him. For submissions, Emmett averages only 0.1 attempts per 3 rounds, while Zalal is far more aggressive with 1.3 submission attempts in the same time frame.
In his most recent Octagon appearance, Josh Emmett clashed with Lerone Murphy but fell short, losing by unanimous decision after round 5. Murphy landed 117 out of 195 total strikes in that bout, while Emmett managed to land 44 of 149 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Murphy was more accurate, connecting on 84 of 157 for a 53% accuracy rate, including 37 out of 90 to the head. Emmett landed 28% of his significant strikes, contributing to a total of 41 out of 143. Of these, 29 significant strikes targeted the head, with 89% of Murphy’s and 97% of Emmett’s strikes counted at distance.
Youssef Zalal’s last bout was against Calvin Kattar, where he emerged victorious via unanimous decision in round 3. Kattar achieved an impressive 92% success rate with his significant strikes at distance, while Zalal maintained a perfect 100% landing rate with his significant strikes at distance. Zalal’s totals stood at 74 out of 133 for a striking accuracy of 55%, with 53 out of 104 significant strikes aimed at the head. Conversely, Kattar landed 38 out of 134 significant strikes, achieving a 27 out of 110 rate to the head. Overall, Zala’s strong performance saw him connect on 75 of 134 total strikes thrown.
Key Fights to Keep an Eye On
Another intriguing matchup features Abus Magomedov facing off against Joe Pyfer. Magomedov enters this fight boasting a record of 28-6-1. The 35-year-old competes at 185 lbs and is 6’2″ tall, with a reach of 78 inches. Pyfer, also 6’2″ and weighing 185 lbs, holds a record of 14-3-0 at 29 years old, with a reach of 75 inches. In grappling, Magomedov averages 2.65 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Pyfer scores 1.35 per 15 minutes. In the striking department, Magomedov connects 3.21 strikes per minute with an accuracy of 48%, while Pyfer lands 3.74 strikes per minute at a 43% success rate.
Another exciting bout to anticipate is between Ozzy Diaz and Ateba Gautier. Gautier enters the cage with a record of 8-1-0. The 23-year-old weighs 185 lbs and stands at 6’4″ with a reach of 81 inches. Diaz, also 6’4″ and weighing 185 lbs, comes in with a record of 10-3-0 at 34 years of age, with an arm span of 79 inches. When it comes to grappling, Gautier successfully defends against 90% of incoming takedowns, securing 15% of his attempts, while Diaz completes 15% of his takedown attempts and defends against 50%. In terms of striking, Gautier averages 2.19 strikes absorbed per minute while landing a notable 6.93, whereas Diaz takes in 7.23 strikes per minute and connects on 6.44.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC match?
Prediction: Back Youssef Zalal (-455)
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